St Marys High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (St Marys, WV)

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“EVERYBODY GAVE ME A LOT OF HELP. It was worth it and I recommend any- body given this chance to take it,” commented senior Steve Taylor. Before the Homecoming parade gets underway, Parade Marshall Steve Taylor and Brian Kincaid discuss the float line up. “IT WAS AN UNIQUE and realistic way to display the school emblem, to show pride big- ger than life,” commented Mrs. Shirley White, art instructor. Two 3Vi x 5Vi ft. devil faces were designed and constructed by Mrs. White and several of her students to be exhibited on the light towers for the 1982 football season. 4 Opening “I HAD A LOT TO DO, and not enough time to do it. Of all days. Homecoming day.” After breaking her ankle just 20 minutes before the annual Homecoming parade, cheerleader Shic- la Malone, hobbles out of the building to par- ticipate in the festivities with the aid of her younger brother. Buddy, her mother, Mrs. Pat- ty Malone, and a fellow student. Barb Dearth.

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“A THUSE BRINGS THE SCHOOL TO- GETHER. announced Principal Charles Smith. At the Homecoming thuse Mr. Smith presents a morale boosting speech for the stu- dent body to encourage spirit. “BAND BANQUETS ARE SOMETHING WE CAN LOOK BACK ON and see what we ve accomplished. ' slated Diana Grose. Be- fore the Band Appreciation Dinner begins, Diana waits outside the cafeteria. “I THINK THUSES ARE HELPFUL TO THE STUDENTS MORALE and that they let the team know that they're behind them and they're rooting for them to win. remarked Mickey Finn. Seniors Brent Kincaid and Mick- ey Finn attend a football thuse. “ITS SOMETHING LIKE A SECRETAR- IAL JOB. It teaches you to file, take messages, and work with report cards, commented guid- ance office aide Jessie Sigler. In their spare time. Lori Skinner and Jessie Sigler glance at an old yearbook. Opening 3

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 M think that St. Marys High School, with its small enrollment, allows K each student to receive personal attention that he would not have at a I larger school.’ — Cathy Pollock, senior A view . . . The time-honored traditions that highlighted activities throughout the year were another aspect of the school filled with views. From the Tri-Hi-Y Christmas assembly to Senior Week, the year was jammed with annual rituals that reflected the taste and interest of the students. The tradition of the senior and junior play cast parties, held after the last performance, was carried out again this year, as was the ritual of the sophomore class selling the fund-raising popcorn machine to the freshmen at the year’s end. A new custom introduced this year honored students who achieved athletic or academic success by proclaiming a day in their name. But. of course, we were not opposed to something differ- ent every once in awhile. Two teachers, Jody Cunningham and Betty Jordan, took positions in the science and Home Ec departments. The cheerleaders introduced new spirit prizes at thuses and the drama department saw a long requested stage ladder. When, in years to come, the students and faculty look back on their days here, they may not remember all the views presented by Thoreau in Walden or a biology teacher's thoughts on creationism, but we will never forget our views of the school, the year, and the valley. THE INDIAN CONNOTATION for the Ohio Valley was beautiful. That applies equal- ly to the scenery and its people. remarked the Superintendent of Pleasants County Schools. Mr. Larry Gainer. Examining the October is- sue of the ARGUS. Mr. Gainer reviews the activities of SMHS. Opening 5